At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kuh-STAY-lee-uh
Castalia is a Greek girl's name. It appears in our list of Cosmic Baby Names Inspired by the Universe.
Meaning & Origin of Castalia
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: "pure/clean" Actually: Castalia is often said to mean 'pure/clean,' but this isn't confirmed by etymological sources -- the name comes from a mythological spring nymph at Delphi, and its literal root meaning is uncertain.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Castalia
kuh-STAY-lee-uhIPA /kəˈsteɪliə/
Popularity of Castalia
Castalia doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Castalia
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